For people who have always wanted a second monitor but didn’t have dual video cards or available power supplies, the new usb powered USB Monitor devices have been filling the void. Over the past year or so, the amount of available LCD USB monitors has drastically increased, and thanks to the DoubleSight DS-90U, you can get a second 9″ monitor to use with your desktop, netbook, or laptop without needing anything other than a single USB cable. DoubleSight continues to provide the market with bleeding edge monitor devices, and with the announcement of the DS-90U and DS-90UC line of usb monitors, I’m looking forward to see how they perform. The DS90-U USB powered monitor is a 9″ monitor that utilizes USB for both power and video. No additional video port, video cable, or power adapter is required! DoubleSight also has 7″, 9″ with webcam and 9″ with touchscreen options as well. DoubleSight put one in the mail for me yesterday so check back in the next few days for a detailed review.
What are some good uses for a secondary USB monitor?
- Exporting tool bars and menus
- Monitoring email and viewing calendars
- Maintaining instant messenger and internet phone applications
- Watching movies and internet video
- Viewing photo slideshows and web-based photo albums
Tech Specs of the DS-90U USB Monitor
- Viewable area: 8.9″
- Response time: 30ms
- Recommended resolution: 1024×600
- Monitor stand: Adjustable height, tilt and pivot
- Interface: USB for both video signal and power
- Weight: 1lb
- OS: Full Windows and Mac OS Support!
For netbook users, you can effectively double your screen real estate by adding a USB powered monitor! One unique benefit of the DoubleSight series of displays is the DoubleSight Display Link Software which allows up to six smart USB monitors to be connected to your PC at one time.
Leave any of your favorite uses for a secondary monitor in the comments below and check back next week for my hands-on review of the DS-90U USB powered monitor.
